Richard W. Hawthorne

4.5 (40 reviews )

Jacksonville Florida United States

Commercial Transactions / UCC Law Banking and Finance Law Real Estate Law

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2016

904-301-1269 Website

About Richard

Richard W. Hawthorne is a partner at DMHD, where he focuses on real estate and banking law. He represents buyers and sellers in commercial and residential real estate transactions, landlords and tenants in commercial leasing and developers of multifamily housing and retail buildings. He also has significant experience representing buyers and sellers of debt obligations.Mr. Hawthorne previously worked for Arthur Anderson & Co. (Jacksonville, Florida) as a tax accountant, Foley & Lardner LLP (Jacksonville, Florida), first as an associate then as a partner, and as general counsel and project manager for Thomas-Pierce & Company (Tallahassee, Florida) before joining DMHD in 2009 as a partner.

Practice Areas

Commercial Transactions / UCC Law

Banking and Finance Law

Real Estate Law

Education

University of Florida

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Reviews

4.5 / 5

40 Reviews

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Felicia Reichel

Jan 28, 2026

Outstanding experience with Richard W. Hawthorne in Jacksonville - truly the best legal team

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to Richard W. Hawthorne. They helped me out big time with my Commercial Transactions / UCC Law issue and kept me informed at...

Margie Bernier

Jan 28, 2026

Would recommend Richard W. Hawthorne for sure to anyone in Jacksonville needing legal help

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to Richard W. Hawthorne and the staff. They really went above and beyond for me and my family during a very difficult legal battle. We couldn't have done it without th...

Sheri Kohler

Jan 28, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at Richard W. Hawthorne's firm

I wasn't sure who to call for my Commercial Transactions / UCC Law problem, but I'm so glad I went with Richard W. Hawthorne. They really listened to me and understood my situation. It was such a reli...

Nina Ziemann

Jan 28, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at Richard W. Hawthorne's firm

Richard W. Hawthorne has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my l...

Jacquelyn Glover

Jan 28, 2026

Highly recommend Richard W. Hawthorne for anyone needing expert Commercial Transactions / UCC Law help in Florida

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in Florida, but here we are and I am thoroughly impressed. Richard W. Hawthorne is just awesome and exceeded all my expectations. No complaints at all! They...